Category: History

Founded in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, a French priest, the University of Notre Dame began as a small school on donated land in Indiana. With strong Catholic roots, it quickly grew to include various academic disciplines. Notre Dame gained national prominence in the early 20th century due to its successful football program under legendary coach Knute Rockne. Over the years, the university expanded its offerings, transitioned to lay governance, and solidified its reputation as a leading Catholic research institution. Today, Notre Dame is renowned for its academic programs, strong sense of community, and enduring Catholic identity.

The Minim Department

What do you know about the 'minim department'? I had never heard of the 'minims' until Amy Minnick shared a link! "For nearly ninety years, Notre Dame consisted of three departments:  Senior (collegiate, ages 17+), Junior (preparatory, ages 12-17), and Minim (grammar school, under the age of 12).  It was possible to arrive at Notre... Continue Reading →

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What Notre Dame is made of

Salvaged brick from the university's earliest days helps rebuild the campus. Source: What Notre Dame is made of | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame Also see: Backstory: Notre Dame brick. What’s old is new again.

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John F. Kennedy at Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame has a long history with the nation’s highest public office, starting with Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. "The nation’s first and still only Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, never spoke at Notre Dame during his presidency. But he did have a long and close relationship with the University prior to... Continue Reading →

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Ara Parseghian

https://www.amazon.com/Ara-Legend-Authorized-Biography-Parseghian-ebook/dp/B0CTHR385L/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hQuGXV5Byh24ZDiKGTQ_K0dZO6gZbl-GZDDJ1Byo-dNMVW_6hddo5nSuUJOjWkv-108AuF26-PtgbkXUDRI4_HPC9vjcDMT59zvYNLVMtYg3-9lafmSoz0Aw-rJy0nUrtwUAY6C0ajq_J-YzKNjOF1mM1BITqgczQNqs82xRQjbhDq8qT8FQZnBwgaJSPrYegTMR-gGuKhWqVPsPU3p3IDrrD-Q7AlPtT6mavhh8NmW4UaaIpNf8Aplq1Evo7xsgKDy545KHZ-BJSGaQHnuUspjJs8_SHrphCYTEMjIQq98.LFStPNZLxMDyGztDjZK4-l8vPSIOeTlfTrjNhQghOF0&qid=1723374118&sr=8-1 Through his unprecedented access to Ara Parseghian’s personal files, author Mark O. Hubbard explores the coach’s innovative philosophy, organization, strategy, tactics, and motivational techniques with details to satisfy even the most knowledgeable football aficionado. Hubbard chronicles Ara’s childhood and Catholic upbringing, his success as a football player, and the development of his coaching credentials... Continue Reading →

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How Notre Dame became the “Fighting Irish”

One of the more popular stories we've produced is on the origin of the University's athletics nickname, the "Fighting Irish." As the football team prepares to open its season in Dublin, Ireland, for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, we revisit that history to open the new season of Notre Dame Stories.

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